Best Tips for Breaking in a New Camshaft

Whether it’s for your high performance street engine or race car, the first few minutes of operation will determine the long-term survival of your flat-tappet camshaft. More aggressive lobe designs, stronger valve springs and changes to the additives in modern motor oils makes a “wiped” cam lobe much more likely than in the days of classic muscle cars.

In this video Jeff Huneycutt offers a few very important tips for properly breaking in your high performance flat tappet camshaft.